Stranded Indians in Iran Amid Escalating US-Israel Conflict: What You Need to Know
Indians Stranded in Iran Following Attacks
Amethi/Mainpuri: A group of individuals, including four students from Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, find themselves stranded in Iran due to recent military actions by the US and Israel, as reported by local authorities on Monday.
The stranded individuals hail from Bhanauli village in the Musafirkhana region of Amethi district.
In contrast, three brothers from Mainpuri, who traveled to Israel for work in 2024, are reported safe and continuing their employment, according to their family and local officials.
Numerous Indians, particularly from Uttar Pradesh, are currently located in Israel, Iran, and various parts of West Asia, prompting concerns from their families regarding their safety amid escalating regional tensions.
The US and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran over the weekend, resulting in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with many other high-ranking officials. In retaliation, Iran targeted Israel and US military sites in the Gulf, as well as the international business center of Dubai.
According to police in Amethi, the stranded group includes four students—Kunail (18), Syed Imam Ali (20), Mohammad Aamir (25), and Taraheer Fatima (25)—along with Sadaf (30), Musaithyab (35), Nusrat Hussain (55), and their families, all currently in Qom, Iran.
Israr, Ali's father, mentioned that he had a brief conversation with his son on March 1, during which Ali stated they were in Qom and that there was no immediate talk of war. However, communication has since ceased.
Israr has called on the Indian government to ensure the safe return of all stranded citizens from Iran.
Musafirkhana SHO Vivek Singh confirmed that the situation has been reported to higher authorities, and a team is maintaining contact with the families.
Meanwhile, in Israel, Akash Jatav (32) and his brothers, Omkar (23) and Sonu (37), who are from Gadiya Kusma Khera village in Mainpuri, reported that they are safe and working without issues.
Akash noted that they chose to work in Israel due to the lucrative salaries, earning over Rs 2 lakh monthly.
Their father, Sobaran Singh, confirmed their safety, stating they are employed in construction and manufacturing sectors without any reported problems.
Inspector Vijay Singh from the Mainpuri Local Intelligence Unit affirmed that the three brothers are safe and facing no difficulties.
As tensions rise following Iranian strikes in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, India is closely monitoring the situation, particularly concerning the safety of its approximately nine million citizens residing in West Asia.
Since Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has engaged in discussions with leaders from the UAE, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain regarding the situation.
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has assessed the ongoing developments in West Asia, expressing concern for the safety of the large Indian expatriate community.
The committee has instructed relevant departments to implement necessary measures to assist affected Indian nationals.
During a meeting chaired by Modi, the CCS emphasized the need for an immediate halt to hostilities and a return to diplomatic dialogue.
An official statement indicated that the CCS convened to review the evolving situation in West Asia, including the airstrikes in Iran on February 28 and the subsequent escalation of attacks across several Gulf nations.